KEEP STORIES ALIVE
Inspired by profound personal experiences
Indulge in the exquisiteness of this magazine, where every piece of content is meticulously curated to captivate your senses and enrich your knowledge. Explore awe-inspiring travel destinations, delve into breathtaking art, uncover intriguing cultural insights, savor delectable culinary experiences, and much more. Sharing personal experiences can bridge cultural gaps, build common ground, and foster a better understanding of one another. As Joan Didion once wrote, “We tell ourselves stories in order to live.” [1] Everyone has a story to tell. So, join me in celebrating the stories of individuals from all walks of life and become part of a community that values entertainment, culture, and the richness of human experience.
“Were it not for the storyteller, civilisation would destroy itself.”
— Albert Camus
About Me
“Long before anyone began to notice, I was already writing stories.”
My name is Carlo Brando Zepeda. I am un réfugié—un inmigrante—and a naturalized U.S. gay citizen. I am the visionary behind Keep Stories Alive—a digital cultural and literary magazine dedicated to preserving and sharing stories that genuinely embody the essence of our humanity. Through the power of technology and storytelling, I hope to bring to light countless life stories from ordinary people, amplify their voices, captivate others’ imaginations, and showcase the immense power of the story and the telling.
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I am not a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, or The New York Times bestselling author, nor a recipient of the National Best Book Awards. I take pride in both my unpublished and published works. They may not have received starred reviews from The Washington Post, The New York Times, or Vogue or been translated into multiple languages, but I know they hold great value.
